Very Good
#350 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 19% in state
Barone Middle School
Middle School · Meeker School District Re1 · Meeker, CO
A Meeker School District Re1 middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 690, Meeker, CO 81641
- Math 41% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Barone Middle School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Barone Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average253/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Meeker), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,459
Median home value
$313,500
Median rent
$983/mo
College educated
34%
Homeownership
72.6%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81641; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Meeker School District Re1
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,649NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Barone Middle School is listed in Meeker School District Re1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barone Middle School
Barone Middle School is a public middle school in Meeker, CO, part of Meeker School District Re1, serving approximately 173 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #350 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barone Middle School
What grades does Barone Middle School serve?
Barone Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Barone Middle School?
Barone Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 173 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barone Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barone Middle School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barone Middle School rank in CO?
Barone Middle School ranks #350 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Barone Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Barone Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Barone Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barone Middle School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Barone Middle School a charter school?
No, Barone Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barone Middle School a Title I school?
No, Barone Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barone Middle School?
37.6% of students at Barone Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 173
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Rio Blanco County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.4%
- Phone
- (970) 878-9060
- Area population (ZIP 81641)
- 3,578
- Area median age
- 39.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 81641; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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